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National Fracking Call Day

Grassroots groups across the country are asking everyone to call President Obama today to tell him your concerns about natural gas development using fracking technology. Local activists fighting to protect their own water supplies will be asking President Obama to stand up for their right to clean water.

As you know, American Rivers has highlighted our concerns about fracking in the last two lists of America’s Most Endangered Rivers™. State and federal governments have not done enough to protect people from the potentially harmful impacts of natural gas development. This summary discusses pending state legislation that demonstrates some of the many loopholes and deficiencies in current state regulations governing natural gas extraction. The voices of the people across the country on this issue are essential to bring about positive change.

Are you ready to tell the President what you think?

Join the National Call Day to President Obama on September 13th! We need your help to call President Obama and tell him how important clean water is to you and your family. Let him know your concerns about fracking, and tell him that ensuring clean water for all Americans should be a priority.

Here are the details of the call day:

Call the White House TODAY at 202-456-1111 or 202-456-1414 between 9 am and 5 pm EDT

Say, “Hello my name is ______. I live in (City, State). I am concerned about the potential impact that hydraulic fracturing could have on my clean water. I urge you to promote sustainable energy policy solutions that are based on true renewable resources.”